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Hi Kim

I can see no risk to a pregnant OT working with these clients. She will not be exposed to the chemo drugs or X Rays which obviously are risk to pregnancy. The only risk could be a patient with a radioactive implant which will emit radiation for a period of time. In this case the client will have been told by the Radiologist how long they should exclude themselves from contact. In future if you have any concerns surrounding anything radiology related I suggest you contact the Radiological Protection Board.

Hope this is useful.

Regards

Vicky Wells

Occupational Health Nurse Adviser

Hinchingbrooke

01480 416263

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Sent: 27 April 2009 17:58
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Occupational Therapists and radiotherapy/chemotherapy

Apologies to those who are members of both the LAOHN group and jiscmail for getting this twice.

I have been asked by a manager about the relationship of a member of her staff - (OT by profession) visiting clients who are having Radiotherapy / Chemotherapy. The pregnant employees midwife has said that she should not work with these clients for 2 weeks. Facts are a little vague to say the least as I've got them third hand and we all know how messages get confused..

It's something I've never come across before so all thoughts appreciated.

What advice do the NHS group members give to radiographers/radiologists?

Kim
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Kim Scaysbrook
LAOHN Secretary

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